USN-6786-1: Netatalk vulnerabilities

Publication date

28 May 2024

Overview

Netatalk could allow arbitrary code execution if it receives a specially crafted input.


Packages

  • netatalk - Apple Filing Protocol service

Details

It was discovered that Netatalk did not properly protect an SMB and AFP
default configuration. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to
execute arbitrary code.

It was discovered that Netatalk did not properly protect an SMB and AFP
default configuration. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to
execute arbitrary code.

Update instructions

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu Release Package Version
22.04 jammy netatalk –  3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.3+esm1  
20.04 focal netatalk –  3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.3+esm1  

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